How to Create Sales Invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST

If you are a small or medium business owner or a startup founder in India, chances are you are using Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST to manage your finances. Tally ERP 9 Release 6 is a comprehensive accounting software that helps businesses keep track of their financial transactions and comply with GST regulations. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a sales invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST.

Step 1: Set up Sales Invoice Configuration

The first step to creating a sales invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST is to set up the sales invoice configuration. Here's how:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally → F11: Features → F2: Inventory Features.

2. Select the item invoice mode as "Yes" and set the "Use invoice mode for" to "Sales".

3. Select the option "Use common ledger accounts for invoicing" and set the "Sales ledger for invoice" to the appropriate sales ledger.

4. Set the option "Print item name with alias" to "No".

5. Save the configuration.

Step 2: Create a Sales Ledger

The next step is to create a sales ledger in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST. Here's how:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally → Accounts Info → Ledgers → Create.

2. Select "Sales" as the group name and enter the name of the sales ledger.

3. Set the option "Is GST Applicable" to "Yes" and enter the GSTIN.

4. Enter other details like the address, state, and PIN code.

5. Save the sales ledger.

Step 3: Create an Inventory Item

Before you can create a sales invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST, you need to create an inventory item. Here's how:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally → Inventory Info → Stock Items → Create.

2. Enter the name of the inventory item.

3. Select the appropriate group name and unit of measure.

4. Enter other details like the rate, HSN code, and tax rate.

5. Save the inventory item.

Step 4: Create a Sales Voucher

Now that you have set up the sales invoice configuration, created a sales ledger, and created an inventory item, you are ready to create a sales invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST. Here's how:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally → Accounting Vouchers → F8: Sales.

2. Select the sales ledger you created in Step 2.

3. Select the inventory item you created in Step 3.

4. Enter the quantity and rate.

5. Enter other details like the GST rate, HSN code, and tax amount.

6. Save the sales voucher.

Step 5: Print the Sales Invoice

Once you have created the sales invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST, you can print it out for your records or to give to your customer. Here's how:

1. Go to Gateway of Tally → Display → Account Books → Sales Register.

2. Select the sales voucher you created in Step 4.

3. Press Alt+P to print the sales invoice.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a sales invoice in Tally ERP 9 Release 6 for GST.